Undercarriage retraction during taxi at Bombay Airport

No fatalities • Mumbai, India • Taxiing

An aircraft experienced an unexpected landing gear retraction while taxiing at Bombay Airport, resulting in a hull loss with no injuries reported.

What happened

During ground operations at Bombay Airport, an aircraft was undergoing taxiing procedures when the undercarriage unexpectedly retracted. The mechanical failure occurred while the plane was still on the ground, leading to significant damage to the airframe.

As a result of the gear retraction during the taxi phase, the aircraft sustained heavy damage and was subsequently declared a total loss. There were no reports of zero injuries among the occupants present on board during the incident.

Findings

The specific reason for the sudden retraction of the landing gear remains undetermined, as the cause for the gear movement was not identified following the event.

Probable cause

The underlying reason for the unexpected retraction of the undercarriage during taxiing is unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1983-01-12 Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident near Mumbai, India?

An aircraft experienced an unexpected landing gear retraction while taxiing at Bombay Airport, resulting in a hull loss with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 1983-01-12 Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1983-01-12 involved a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, registration IN316, operated by Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena, at Mumbai, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The underlying reason for the unexpected retraction of the undercarriage during taxiing is unknown.

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